Joliet, IL Obituaries

Pauline A. Russ

Dec 5, 2021

Pauline A. Russ

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Born October 10, 1925 in Joliet, Pauline was a daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Mikulich) Russ. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...

Liberato Aguirre

Dec 4, 2021

Liberato Aguirre of Chicago, IL entered into eternal peace on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 74.

Liberato was born in the rural town of La Soledad in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. He arrived in the United States at the young age of 16 and established himself in the City of Chicago thanks to the...

Eugene E Zaletel

Dec 3, 2021

Eugene E. Zaletel

“Doc” “Geno”

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Lightways Hospice surrounded by family and close friends.

Born November 7, 1935 in Joliet, Geno was a son of Edward and Rose (nee Ketz) Zaletel. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...

Geraldine Marie (Wendell) Baker

Dec 3, 2021

Geraldine Marie Baker (nee Wendell)

“Geri”

Age 73 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Geri successfully owned and directed her own early childhood education center and collectively taught pre-school for 38 years. She was a lifelong devoted member of...

Geraldine M. Drabick

Dec 3, 2021

Geraldine Mary Drabick, 86, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Born in Wyoming, PA and settling in Joliet in 1941, she attended St. Cyril School and Joliet Township H.S. Geraldine retired from Prudential Insurance and loved traveling, reading and enjoying her tea.

Preceding her in death are her parents; Joseph and Margaret as...

Mildred M. (Gunchin) Babich

Nov 29, 2021

Midred M. Babich

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Anthony Babich and other family and friends.

She is survived by her brother-in-law: Richard W. Pemble as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Earl "Muggs" McGary Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Earl “Muggs” McGary, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2021 at Lightways  Hospice of Joliet, with his loving sister and brother at his side.

Muggs is survived by his sister, Nora Giaudrone; and his brother, Donald McGary; his beloved faithful companion, Misia; and numerous nephews, niece and cousins.

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Larry Wlodarek

Nov 25, 2021

Lawrence Alan Wlodarek

“Larry”

Age 78 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at home with his family by his side.

Born July 20, 1943 in Chicago, Larry was a son of Joseph and Emily (nee Pienias) Wlodarek. He was raised and educated in Chicago and went on to...

David L. Ferdinand

Nov 23, 2021

David “Moose” Ferdinand of Frankfort IL entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the age of 70.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Morton and Florence Ferdinand and his grandmother; Hannah Lindquist.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife; Mary, his daughter; Hannah, son; Zachary and his granddaughter; Juniper....

Rossie J. King

Nov 23, 2021

Rossie Jean King gracefully completed her earthly assignment on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at home in Joliet with her family by her side.

Rossie was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved nature, animals, music, cooking, playing chess, and watching Jeopardy.  Rossie was a fashionista, and her conversation was not complete until she...

Dean E. Johnson

Nov 22, 2021

Dean E. Johnson, age 54, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 with his loving family and friends by his side.

Dean is survived by his loving wife, Jannine Ficarella Johnson; children, Drew (Cindy) Moody, James Johnson, Garrett (Ashley) Moody, Alexandria Johnson and Desiree (Joe Zepeda) Moody; grandchildren, Jerome Johnson, Blake Johnson, Lola Schottenloher,...